Integrated Employment Institute

Training Description: Meaningful employment extends beyond finding any job—it involves identifying work that aligns with an individual's personal values, motivations, and life goals. This interactive training explores the role of work values in career decision-making and demonstrates how values inventories can support person-centered career planning. Participants will practice interpreting assessment results and translating them into … Read More

Description: Introduces the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) as a PsyR-aligned tool for self-managing psychiatric symptoms and sustaining employment once a job seeker is on the job. Learning Objectives Describe the components of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and its relevance to sustaining employment. Apply WRAP principles to help a job seeker develop workplace-specific … Read More

Training Description Reasonable workplace accommodations can significantly improve employment success for individuals with disabilities. This practical training introduces participants to the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and demonstrates how to effectively identify accommodation options, navigate JAN resources, and collaborate with employers and job seekers to address workplace challenges. Learning Objectives By the end of this training, … Read More

Training Description: Effective job applications and resumes play a critical role in helping individuals obtain competitive employment. This interactive training provides practical strategies for assisting job seekers in developing resumes and completing applications that accurately reflect their qualifications while highlighting transferable skills and relevant experiences. Participants will practice reviewing resumes and identifying opportunities for improvement. … Read More

Description: Covers systematic, PsyR-consistent instructional strategies, modeling, role-play, and feedback, for teaching job-related and workplace soft skills. Learning Objectives Identify evidence-based instructional strategies for teaching employment-related skills. Apply systematic skills-training techniques (modeling, role-play, feedback) to teach a specific job-related skill. Design a step-by-step skills-training plan for teaching a job seeker a targeted employment-related skill. Register … Read More

Training Description: Successful interviews require more than simply answering questions—they involve preparation, effective communication, confidence, and the ability to demonstrate one's strengths. This interactive training equips employment professionals with practical strategies to help individuals prepare for interviews, respond to common and behavioral interview questions, address employment gaps or difficult questions, and build confidence throughout the … Read More

Description: Synthesizes the series' IPS and PsyR content, supporting participants in finalizing individualized job seeker employment goals and applying the material to their own prevocational practice. Learning Objectives Summarize the key IPS Supported Employment and PsyR concepts covered throughout the series. Evaluate their own prevocational practice against IPS fidelity standards and PsyR principles. Create an … Read More

Training Description Effective onsite job coaching balances providing support while promoting increasing independence. This training examines the role of the onsite job coach during job training, skill acquisition, and workplace integration. Participants will explore evidence-based coaching strategies that enhance learning, foster natural supports, and gradually reduce dependence on direct job coaching. Learning Objectives By the … Read More

Training Description Long-term employment success often depends on effective offsite supports that promote job retention, problem-solving, and continued career growth. This training focuses on providing individualized follow-along supports while encouraging self-advocacy, independence, and career advancement. Participants will examine common workplace challenges and develop strategies for supporting individuals after intensive onsite coaching has concluded. Learning Objectives … Read More

Training Description: Dating and romance are at the center of many people’s goals when they seek mental health treatment. Yet, conventional wisdom in the traditional mental health system often advises that a person waits until they are “healthier” or avoid this goal all together. So, how can you, as a mental health provider, still work … Read More